Rear Wheel Alignment Adjustment

Inspect the tire (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001Y9S003X.html).

Measure the vehicle height (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X_01_0002.html).

Inspect the rear No. 1 suspension arm.

1. Inspect the nuts and adjusting tube for looseness visually and by hand.*1
   





2. Place matchmarks on the arm, nuts and adjusting tube as shown in the illustration.*2
   





3. Using SST, apply the specified torque to the adjusting tube in the following order and check that the matchmarks are still aligned: 1) extend direction, 2) contract direction.*3
   

   SST

   09612-24014(09617-24011)
   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   without SST:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

   with SST:

   17 N*m{173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000018UO018X.html).

   HINT:

   Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).





4. Hold the adjusting tube in place and, using SST, apply the specified torque to the nut on the ball joint side in the following order and check that the matchmarks are still aligned: 1) loosing direction, 2) tightening direction.*4
   

   SST

   09612-24014(09617-24011)
   

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   without SST:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

   with SST:

   17 N*m{173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000018UO018X.html).

   HINT:

   Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

5. If the adjusting tube or either nut is determined to be loose when performing steps *1 to *4, replace the rear No. 1 suspension arm.
   

Measure the length of the left and right rear No. 1 suspension arms.

Standard difference:

1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or less

Loosen the 2 lock nuts of the adjusting tube.

NOTICE:

If either nut is abnormally tight when loosening it (90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) or more), or if either nut does not rotate smoothly by hand after loosening it, replace the rear No. 1 suspension arm.

HINT:

Loosen the 2 lock nuts of the adjusting tube on the other side using the same procedure.

If the difference between the length of the left and right rear No. 1 suspension arms is not within the specification, adjust the value to within the specification using the method below.

1. If the toe-in value deviates towards the inside, turn the adjusting tube of the shorter No. 1 suspension arm assembly in the direction which increases arm length until the difference between the left and right suspension arms is within the specification.
   

2. If the toe-in value deviates towards the outside, turn the adjusting tube of the longer No. 1 suspension arm assembly in the direction which decreases arm length until the difference between the left and right suspension arms is within the specification.
   

3. Measure the toe-in again.
   

Turn the left and right adjusting tubes in the same direction by the same amount to adjust the toe-in.

Adjustment Value:

2.3 +/-1.0 mm (0.0905 +/-0.0394 in.)

HINT:

1. When the adjusting tube of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH is turned one revolution in the direction of A in the illustration, the toe-in changes to the inside by approximately 3.7 mm (0.146 in.)
   
2. When the adjusting tube of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH is turned one revolution in the direction of B in the illustration, the toe-in changes to the outside by approximately 3.7 mm (0.146 in.).
   

Attach a string and weight to the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

Place the vehicle on a level surface, and then check that the string and weight are perpendicular to the vehicle body.

Hold the adjusting tube in place and, using SST, tighten the nut on the ball joint side.*5

SST

09612-24014(09617-24011)

Torque:

without SST:

20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

with SST:

17 N*m{173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000018UO018X.html).

HINT:

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

Turn the adjusting tube so that the ball joint socket is parallel to the string as shown in the illustration.*6

Hold the adjusting tube in place and, using SST, loosen the nut on the ball joint side.*7

SST

09612-24014(09617-24011)

Hold the adjusting tube in place and, using SST, tighten the nut on the rubber bush side and nut on the ball joint side in the following order: 1) rubber bush side, 2) ball joint side, 3) rubber bush side.*8

SST

09612-24014(09617-24011)

Torque:

without SST:

56 N*m{571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf}

with SST:

48 N*m{489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000018UO018X.html).

HINT:

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

Final check, hold the adjusting tube in place and, using SST, tighten the nut on the rubber bush side and nut on the ball joint side in the following order: 1) rubber bush side, 2) ball joint side, 3) rubber bush side.*9

SST

09612-24014(09617-24011)

Torque:

without SST:

45 N*m{459 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf}

with SST:

38 N*m{387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where SST is combined with a torque wrench (RAV4_ACA30 RM0000018UO018X.html).

HINT:

Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

Check that the ball joint socket is parallel to the string.

NOTICE:

If the ball joint socket is at an angle of 5° or more with respect to the string, perform steps *5 to *9 again.

Remove the string and weight from the vehicle.

Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or set the vehicle on the wheel alignment tester.

Inspect the camber.

Standard camber:

Item		Specified Condition
Camber Right-left error	*Tire Size: 215/70R16	-0°58' +/-45' (-0.97° +/-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
	Tire Size: 225/65R17 Tire Size: 235/55R18	-1°07' +/-45' (-1.12° +/-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less
	Australia	-0°52' +/-45' (0.87° +/-0.75°) 45' (0.75°) or less

HINT:

Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.